Hayden Paddon: A driving force
From small-town sponsorships to world-stage victories and electric innovation, New Zealand’s most successful rally driver Hayden Paddon is driven less by what he’s achieved than by what still lies ahead. Next on his to-do list? A New Zealand world rally team, Kiwi-built and Kiwi-run. At 38, Hayden Paddon has nothing left to prove, […]
A bid for better sleep: Dreamwool
Lucky auction-goers rest easy on a winning Dreamwool bed. “It was a spur-of-the-moment decision,” says Steve Miller of his successful auction bid for a luxury Dreamwool bed at the BrainTree Trust’s annual ball in 2024. “We’d had our previous bed for at least 10 years, and we hadn’t really discussed replacing it. But […]
Shouting about timber: Bates Joinery
Winners! The VidaSpace Christchurch showroom wins the retail category at the 2025 Interior Awards, with Bates Joinery taking home the Master Joiners Award. Located at 143 Victoria Street, the VidaSpace Christchurch showroom is an ode to interior timbers from European oak to burl. Divided into three distinct zones, Entice, Excite and Educate, the […]
Devoted to denim: Denim Resurrected
A new store combines the latest in high-end denim style with customer service from yesteryear. Denim lovers, take note – Christchurch’s beloved denim destination is back, with an even sharper focus on exceptional, personalised service. Denim Resurrected is the rebirth of the iconic Death by Denim, founded by Kirsty Rawle, and it’s returning […]
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